We have noticed a number of scarecrow out in area gardens. “Cool,” we thought. Then we thought some more, “How about have a Scarecrow Contest?” So, we are. Locals can take pictures of their garden protectors now through July 31 and send them to us via email to ShermanPub@aol.com. Our staff will pick our favorite […]
10 years ago July 14, 2010 A visible and wet reminder that the aging Addison Township Hall needs to be either repaired or torn down and replaced came cascading into the supervisor’s office and the Oakland County Sherif’s substation July 8. “The whole building is falling apart,” said township Supervisor Bruce Pearson. * * * […]
Oxford High School graduate Carl Edward Duncan passed away on July 7, 2020. He was 37 years old. Carl passed away suddenly after sustaining injures in a motorcycle accident. He will be deeply missed by many. Carl had a huge heart! The kind of heart that took in stray animals and people less fortunate […]
Call me kooky, but I think we Americans are all narcissists. And, we’re spoiled, ta-boot. We think our opinions — right now — are the most valid; today’s problems are the most urgent; and, if we do not act now (because we are SO smart) the world will end in (fill in your doomsday countdown […]
Hello Oxford. Our lovely community has been through too much in 2020. Covid, construction and a divided community are the top three that come to mind. The Construction will end. There is light at the end of that tunnel. It is still a great stress and we can get through this. The Covid has us […]
Olivia Soule Parents: Scott and Keri Soule GPA: 4.038 Favorite Subject: IB Biology Plans after Graduation: I plan on attending Maine Maritime Academy to study Marine Systems Engineering Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Golf, Varsity Lacrosse and National Honor Society Outside Interests or Hobbies: Travel Lacrosse, snorkeling, hiking and fishing. When I think of the future I’m […]
Ed and Isabel Triest (to the left, in 2015 and in 1950) will celebrate their 70th Anniversary on August 5, 2020. They were married at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church in Pontiac. They have lived in the Oxford community since 1961. Ed is known for owning “Ed’s Sunoco” on S. Washington Street from 1957 to […]
Academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin were recognized with publication of the Spring 2020 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls. Oxford residents Sonora F. Brandon and Korbin M. Harmon received High Honors. * * * Grand Valley State University announced their dean’s list for the Winter 2020 semester concluding in April. The […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer 2020 Oxford High School graduate Dylan Rebtoy will continue his academic and football careers at Alma College, announcing his commitment to the Scots on June 13. A versatile athlete who was also a member of Steve Laidlaw’s OHS basketball program, Rebtoy played both tight end and defensive end during […]
Longtime Addison Township Clerk, Mary Ann Turnbull Thompson, passed on June 18, 2020. She was 77-years-old. She is survived by her husband James Thompson of 57-loving years; daughters Kimberly (Tom) Ballard, Laura (Rick) Leitch; grandchildren, Heather, Michael and Mathew; great grandchildren Logan and Kari. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tehron Alexander and […]